After learning all about landforms and bodies of water, we studied several different models including globes and maps. The students then showed their understanding of models, maps, landforms and bodies of water by creating their own maps. They had to pretend that they had discovered a new land. Their map needed to include: a title, four landforms, three bodies of water, symbols and a legend. The kids have worked very hard on their maps and they can't wait to show them off. We had some creative new lands!